Law and Policy
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Court Reinstates Child Safety Law Requiring Parental Consent for Social Media Use in Ohio
A federal appeals court has ruled in favour of Ohio’s law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use…
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Unanimous Vote Pushes Ohio Closer to Banning “Child Marriage”
A bill that would ban “child marriage” in Ohio has moved a step closer to becoming law after receiving unanimous…
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How the Putative Father Registry Is Helping Ohio Children Through Clearer Adoption Processes
The Ohio Putative Father Registry is a legal system used in adoption cases. It ensures that potential fathers are identified…
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Ohio Lawmakers Advance Childcare Bills Amid Rising Safeguarding, Fraud Concerns in State System
Ohio lawmakers have advanced a package of childcare bills aimed at expanding access while tightening oversight, as child safeguarding concerns…
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Ohio ‘Child Marriage’ Debate Sparks Fierce Clash as Safeguarding Advocates Warn of Risk to Children
The debate over legislation aimed at ending ‘child marriage’ in Ohio has returned to the spotlight, with child safeguarding advocates…
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Ohio Senate Unanimously Approves “Joshua Alert” to Speed Rescue of Missing Children With Autism
Child safeguarding systems in Ohio are set for a major upgrade after the state Senate unanimously passed the Joshua Alert…
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Ohio Lawmakers Push “Foster-to-College” Plan to Protect Children
Child protection advocates in Ohio have renewed calls for stronger educational support systems for children in foster care, as lawmakers…
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Officials Uncover $30M Fraud Scheme Tied to Fake Children’s Health Services
Child safeguarding concerns have emerged following the indictment of two Ohio state employees and two co-conspirators over an alleged $30…
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Backlash Grows as Ohio Senate Delays Bill to End “Child Marriage”
Child protection advocates have raised concerns after a bill that would ban “child marriage” in Ohio stalled in the state…
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Ohio Mother Pushes Child Safety Reform After Nanny Allegedly Medicated Toddler
An Ohio mother is calling for stronger child protection laws after a court cleared a nanny accused of giving unknown…
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